Switzerland closer to facial recognition at airports
Swiss airports and airlines may soon be permitted to deploy facial recognition. On Wednesday, the Federal Council adopted proposed amendments…
Border and Port Security
Biometric access control systems used at airports and national or regional boundaries to track and manage the flow of humans, and the databases and documents that support them, make up border and port security. Includes national and immigration registries, ePassports and smart card systems, automated border control (ABC) kiosks, and apps for data sharing among other products and services.
Idemia PS rebrands biometric travel and tourism portfolio
The Travel and Transport division of Idemia Public Security has rechristened its portfolio of software and devices to make passenger…
UK completes passport-free border trial with biometric e-gates
The UK has started testing a “contactless” border control system that allows British travelers to enter the country without showing…
SmartSea leverages SITA biometrics, AI verification to enhance maritime operations and safety
SmartSea has launched two digital platforms to support how crew movements and safety are managed in the maritime sector. Backed…
Boarding tomorrow: SITA envisions the future of air travel in Singapore Experience Center
Jewel Changi waterfall at Singapore Changi Airport, November 2025 (Photo/Lu-Hai Liang) Singapore Changi has a singular distinction among airports. Besides the…
Maldives new facial recognition, e-Visa systems tighten immigration process
Maldives is introducing a new mobile facial recognition system to identify undocumented foreign workers, and pushing ahead with its new…
General Dynamics wins new OBIM support contract
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) a $36 million contract to continue supporting…
EU lawmakers approve regulation to expand Europol’s capabilities in biometric data processing
European lawmakers have backed a proposal to give Europol a central role in coordinating the fight against smuggling networks and…
Border biometrics, advanced authorization present potential $400B global windfall
Border modernization with biometrics and advanced travel authorization is a strategic imperative that could add billions in economic growth and…
Greece joins EUDI Wallet pilot Aptitude to test digital travel applications
Greece has announced it will be testing European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet use cases such as digital travel credentials (DTCs),…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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